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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.72, 32,689.14 and 17,724.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.72, 32,689.14 and 17,724.92 is: 24,482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.72 : 32,689.14 = 17,724.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.72/32,689.14 = 17,724.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.72x = 32,689.14 × 17,724.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.72x = 579,412,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,412,391.37/23,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,482.16

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